I'm looking for a re-enactment group, too! But I'm in Victoria BC, Canada :drunk: Well, if the internet is any guide, may I offer the following options: The Royal Engineers (1858 - 1863) http://www.royalengineers.ca/LivingHistory.html The Victoria-Esquimalt Military Reenactors Association (1776 - 1...

I have been asked to play a herald in a community theatre group's production of "The Three Musketeers" and have been asked to have, as part of my uniform, a rapier (toy of course), however when looking at rapiers in current ceremonial use (for instance the Swiss Guard) I cannot help but no...

Nigel wrote:Hi, This is a confirmed event on a greenfield site with planning at an advanced stage. There is space for a number of traders especially those who sell to the public. Reasonable pitch fee and good facilities.

Dear All, with reference to the above, I'm looking for 1940's Homefront demonstrations, children's workshops and activities with WWII British and American military to compliment an existing band of professionals for an event in South Wales on Saturday 16th June. Please contact me as soon as possibl...

how did they measuring things in the 17th c i am gessing that they had a bit of rope with knots in it like a tap measure can any out shie some light on this please I don't claim to be an expert on measuring things in the 17th century (and considering that this is based on French measurements it may...

If you are in need of a Member of Parliament (for any events in the west of Wales) I would be more than happy to assist (as according to the Hansard record there were 25 MP's who voted against the granting of the franchise to women)

I cannot say with any confidence WHAT they measured with, but I can tell you the UNITS they measured in (at least for France that is) thanks to Wikipedia (but then you have to be careful what part of France you are in) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_measurement_in_France_before_the_French_Re...

I would like to know if members would be so kind as to recommend books, videos (online or purchased) or even pictures that would help me understand how Christmas was celebrated in the Stuart era (I am of course referring to that point in history both "Old Ollie" banned Christmas) with part...

I completely realise that this section is used for organisations seeking people to help with events, but I was wondering if I could turn it on it's head and use it to say "I have decided to become a proper re-enactor (Early Stuart, late Victorian, early Edwardian) and would like to know if ther...

The official all Nations event of the International Cavalry Association to commemorate the last cavalry offensive of 1918 and the end of the war to end all wars. This is an international THANKSGIVING to celebrate the end of the war which took so many lives of the people of Europe. That is a wonderf...

Ever since Horrible Histories' prom featured not only Lully's "Ceremonial March of the Turks" from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" but also his stupid death (getting gangrene from a wound after bashing it with his baton conducting a Te Deum for Louis XIV) I have spent a long time tryi...

There is an article on the BBC News website this morning about Wolin (held in Poland) which is the largest Viking festival in the whole of Europe and interviews some of the people attending, the majority of whom appear to have been abused or self identity issues during their lives and comes to the c...

This evening saw the launch of the new ITV2 game / reality / sports (call it what you will) show "Bromans" where eight couples live the lives of Roman gladiators (although to be fair they are more like raw recruits than actual gladiators) and has been called the new "Love Island"...

Anybody know of any PRIMARY sources for the above in the UK, specifcally England but happy to look at Scotland, Wales and ireland. Thanks to the Welsh government making bus travel free of a weekend, when I have a spare weekend would you like to go to the National Library in Aberystwyth and see what...

Need to sell my traditionally made coracle. Wooden slatted construction, covered in canvas, stitched and pitch sealed. Comes with a (modern) oar so for re-enacting purposes, a wooden oar would be needed. Buyer collects (I am based in Essex). Any offer considered. Thanks. Have you considered selling...

Is this project still ongoing? The reason I ask is that starting a fortnight ago, bus travel fares have been abolished on selected Welsh routes, therefore if there is something happening in relation to this in Wales of a weekend then I am now in a position to attend.

Dear All, With reference to the above, I'm looking for WWI/Edwardian Groups or individuals, entertainers or performers for a number of events in 2018. In the first instance, please contact me via my email address below, with details about your group and website, etc. We already work with a number o...

The reason that I was so interested in the books being sold earlier on is that one of them was about how to design a coat of arms having come to a conclusion sometime ago that as Henri is the son of a peer of the realm then he really should have one and therefore (with help from that book) and some ...

Over the last couple of years, our village's carnival has been a rather on and off affair, usually with everything happening in the last few weeks before it is due to happen. This year, I am pleased to say, a carnival committee has already been placed into action and although a date has not yet been...

Hello Brothers ! I m Florian, I m 26 years old, im in love with medieval times and animals, especially horses and dogs I have heard of many people experting in one aspect of history, but historical domestication, that is a new one on me I will admit. Perhaps you can help in one regard then (and if ...

OMG Banging the table looking for a like button re Paul's comments above. Timothy Dawson does good boots Yes, I agree with you on that regard, I've often seen something and said "That's a remarkably interesting piece of information. Where can I show some appreciation?". Would these be the...

Erm. What were these garments described to you as, on the invoice? I am sorry to say the best thing I could say about them is, yes they are garments. They might be adequate for pantomime, but sadly nothing else. They bear no resemblance to any English C17 Garment I am aware of. They were not bought...

Is the picture distorted? Seems to be a lot of jacket and very little leg. Are the blue leggings modern or part of the supplied garment? The outer garment might pass as a jump coat for riding with some work. The inner garment seems to have little shape and no sign of a waist or tabs. As to footwear...

boots should be no problem, Tod at Foxblade has always been able to sort me out various shoes and boots for Gareth in a UK14 and any of the made to measure makers will be working from your exact measurements anyway That's very helpful to know, thank you, however I should have mentioned that they ca...

I would very much like people's thoughts and comments on my 17th century style uniform (as an English gentleman) that has finally arrived from the United States. This was first made for me in 2013, but thanks to HMRC attaching a £243 customs charge to it, I had to send it back. Since then the person...

Let me see, if I have this correct. You are being asked to supply names of people (and indeed groups) who would be willing to attend an event in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation??? Personally speaking I would give a very polite "Thank you, but I do not think I am able to" beca...

Greetings, I have been asked to see if I can find a jester for a mediaeval banquet on Saturday, 7th October, North Hereford. Expenses paid. They have been let down by the one they had booked! Contact me on email: jason.okeefe@btopenworld.com And I will forward your details on Kindest Regards Jason ...

(Source: BBC News) Old bottles, bikes and blacksmith's bellows are among the items that could be disposed of amid plans to cut back on museum collections, according to Powys council.An appraisal of stock has found some items have an uncertain provenance while others are in a "poor condition&quo...